but the 'iPad pro in the fall' rumors have been around since the original ipad and never fail to appear every year. so they had to say it this time and they will next time.

the only way they would backtrack and revamp the iPad 2 or ipad (3rd gen) is if there is some vital piece in this new dock connector that simply must be had right now. And that's very unlikely so no change. and this ipad mini, if it is real, won't introduce any new tech to the game. that will come in the spring.

I suppose they could release the ipad (4th Gen) now before the hoiidays and switch it to a fall release but I can't see the logic in that unless they are going to shirt the notebooks to the spring completely. otherwise they would have a full quarter if not more without something to draw sales. not good for the stock value

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Originally Posted by arkmannj

Am I the only one that doens't really care if it gets thinner?
I'd much rather see more processing/graphic power, additional memory, additional storage, and additional battery life before it being any thinner.

only three things I would want or like to see

1. better battery, always
2. more processing/graphics power in particular power that would make it better able to use in sunlight

those two are my wants.

my 'I wouldn't turn it down' would be a more sensitive touch screen with perhaps even pressure control. I draw a lot so it would be a nice feature to have. particularly if I could turn it on and off as it might not always be good to have (just like multitouch gestures can sometimes be bad to have on)

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Originally Posted by Glideslope

Yes it is. Current product runs too hot.

mine has only ever been noticeably warm if I have it on the charger for a while. especially if I'm playing hours of video with it on the charger.

You might have a bug in your system. Some hinky software perhaps. might want to sync that data over to the computer and restore that bad boy.

Because people would want a free upgrade to the "thinner iPad 3" Apple would get a lot of backlash if they didn't do this. Similar to the iPhone first generation price drop when they gave everyone some money back.

The fact is Apple isn't screwing anyone. They're releasing a new product. Just because people get p*nis envy doesn't mean its Apple's fault.

Prices change, new products arrive every day. I filled up my car two days ago. If the price of gas drops next week, should I throw a fit at the gas station?

There's a better version of my toaster oven on store shelves now.

Do I get infuriated by Apple because my iPhone 4S is a small porky slowpoke when the next generation handset is announced? No, because I actually have a grip on reality and am not an entitled self-absorbed twit.

Well said.

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Originally Posted by striker33

iPad - Yellow tint to the left side of the screen on all of them. 2 of them also had an extremely pink screen for some reason.

It causes too long of a "blackout" period where people are hesitant to buy because a new model is just 2-3 months away...

If they did updates more like other products (iMacs, Macbook Airs, etc.) then that blackout period would only be a few weeks long.

The annual release cycle also hinders Apple from making small incremental improvements - like slight speed bumps etc. These incremental improvements have let companies like Samsung get buzz several times a year as slightly improved models of the same basic device get released.

I think it's highly probably that Apple will be releasing incremental updates to iPad hardware. It's not like a phone that comes with a 2 year contract -- so it's to their advantage to do so.

I can see them maybe updating it for the new dock connector. But any other type of re-design I call BS on. Tech gadgets do not need to be re-designed every 6 months. if Apple comes out with a new iPad and its basically the iPad they wanted to release in March you'd have a whole lot of angry customers feeling they got screwed.

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I can see them maybe updating it for the new dock connector. But any other type of re-design I call BS on. Tech gadgets do not need to be re-designed every 6 months. if Apple comes out with a new iPad and its basically the iPad they wanted to release in March you'd have a whole lot of angry customers feeling they got screwed.

But as others have said, they'd be wrong to feel screwed.

The people who cry about it are just too damn fickle. I'd hate to think what they'd be like owning an Android device, as they become irrelevant after less than a month.

Prices change, new products arrive every day. I filled up my car two days ago. If the price of gas drops next week, should I throw a fit at the gas station?

There's a better version of my toaster oven on store shelves now.

Do I get infuriated by Apple because my iPhone 4S is a small porky slowpoke when the next generation handset is announced? No, because I actually have a grip on reality and am not an entitled self-absorbed twit.

How about when your 1st gen iPad can't be updated to iOS 6 and its 2.5 years old? I have had my MBP since late 06 and have been able to do three major software updates in 6 years (10.5, 10.6, and 10.7) and have only gotten two major iOS updates out of two years before not being able to upgrade it anymore?

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apple have absolutely no reason to release a mid-year revision, iPad is still selling like hot cakes, I have no doubt the new iPad (4th gen) will be thinner with longer battery and what not, but there is absolutely nothing wrong ith the 3, it is very usable and a great device, and I'll live at the $399 price point next year.

That said, this is an inane rumor -- and like 98% of the rumors here -- that is unlikely to end up being true.

If they would release an improved version in such a short time frame, Apple would have ****** buyers of the iPad 3 in the *** without buying them dinner first. I also have an iPad 2, and I would've been mad as **** if they had released an update within the same year. They need to focus on releasing their outdated products instead of hyping the next ****phone or ****pad, also nobody needs that many laptops. Seriously though, the nice think about Apple is yearly updates, unlike Android phones or PCs which are outdated within 2 weeks/months. Technological progress is one thing, selling the same product in a slightly better packaging is another. If the iPhone 4s hadn't been my first phone, I wouldn't have bothered upgrading from a 4. Also, I think Kuo and Cock are having an affair, but you didn't hear that from me.

To everyone saying if Apple does this, they have 'screwed those who purchased a 3rd gen iPad already'. How is this so?

Did Apple screw over all the 2nd gen iPad owners when they released the 3rd gen one?

Doesn't it seem more rational that people who purchased the 3rd gen iPad are being screwed over FAR LESS than normal, if the next iPad only has a thinner chassis and updated screen tech?

No, because this one is coming out just a few months after people bought the previous one. Apple has done very well out of predictable release cycles over the last few years, it enables those who crave "the latest thing" to buy a product on release and not crave another purchase for a decent period.

If they release an "updated" iPad, lots of iPad 3 owners will feel an uncontrollable urge to upgrade, and they will be pissed off about that, because they thought they were buying a 12-month fix. Additionally, the resale value of their nearly-new iPad drops through the floor.

At the core is this about pathetic consumerism? Yes. But that's how Apple makes money.

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Originally Posted by striker33

But as others have said, they'd be wrong to feel screwed.

The people who cry about it are just too damn fickle. I'd hate to think what they'd be like owning an Android device, as they become irrelevant after less than a month.

Have you considered that people may have intentionally not bought an Android device for that very reason?

It causes too long of a "blackout" period where people are hesitant to buy because a new model is just 2-3 months away...

If they did updates more like other products (iMacs, Macbook Airs, etc.) then that blackout period would only be a few weeks long.

The annual release cycle also hinders Apple from making small incremental improvements - like slight speed bumps etc. These incremental improvements have let companies like Samsung get buzz several times a year as slightly improved models of the same basic device get released.

I think it's highly probably that Apple will be releasing incremental updates to iPad hardware. It's not like a phone that comes with a 2 year contract -- so it's to their advantage to do so.

The ipad release cycle is perfect in my opinion. By not releasing it next to holidays it tempts many to get the 'old' model as gifts, then shortly after the holidays a new one is announced again another sales spurt.

Besides the release schedule is highly predictable for us apple nerds, the general pop doesnt keep up with this stuff.

I got an iPad 3 on release and would probably sell it to get an iPad 4 if they made it lighter and fixed the heat issues. It's not a massive problem, but it's definitely noticeable, even on low brightness.

I know IGZO gives lower power consumption, but will it reduce the chances of getting a tinted display that many people have complained about? My iPad 3 display was perfect first time round.

If they revise it and make it thinner, they just screwed people that bought the "old, thicker iPad 3"

I dont think so at all. I have the new ipad and I absolutely love it. Found it more usefullthan I thought it would be. I also know that one day it wontbe the latest and greatest. Once the new (new) ipad is released is my ipad going to get slower and start breaking down? No. Technology moves fast. **** happens you could say.

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Also with my ilove smart cover I dont notice at all it getting hotter, i would reccomend it to any one.( no affiliation to ilove )

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Its hardley too thick at the moment anyway and cant complain about the screen.

I hope that they find some way of revving the iPad 3 to support a charge current of >2A (or a higher charge voltage). The new dock connector may address this issue.

The current iPad 3 recharge rate is way too slow. As the owner of a 1 and a 3, the 3 is really starting to annoy me in this respect.

Well if power consumption is lower, batteries will likely be smaller and thus, charge faster. They can't do higher voltage unless the new connector has dedicated pins when connected to a wall charger vs a USB port. Unlikely seeing the new connector actually has fewer pins.

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Originally Posted by Eadfrith

If there were widespread problems with the iPad displays we would have been reading it everywhere, there's nothing those tech news sites and blogs like more than a negative Apple story.

Well where else would you hear about it then? News sites talk about it, a whole lot of members here have it (myself included) does the president need to acknowledge it for it to be considered widespread?